US Bridges

Waterview DR NB over W Fk Cottonwood Crk

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.45 MI N of Beltline RD · Structure no. 180570E02510002

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,181
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waterview DR NB over W Fk Cottonwood Crk is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waterview DR NB over W Fk Cottonwood Crk in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,181 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2031. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWaterview DR NB
CrossesW Fk Cottonwood Crk
Location0.45 MI N of Beltline RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.95767, -96.75593
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,181 (2019)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Waterview DR NB over W Fk Cottonwood Crk built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waterview DR NB over W Fk Cottonwood Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Waterview DR NB over W Fk Cottonwood Crk carry?

About 2,181 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Waterview DR NB over W Fk Cottonwood Crk?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Waterview DR NB over W Fk Cottonwood Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.